Something New

I wanted to share with you something of a new venture that will be starting this autumn. Before I do, perhaps I should first introduce myself for those who do not know me. I am Reverend Jayne Webb, Methodist Minister and I am also an Oblate of Prinknash Abbey, a path I chose to follow when I knew I needed to find a place where my contemplative nature could find spiritual nourishment.

I have had a natural inclination towards contemplative spirituality for as long as I can remember though understanding it’s unfolding has been a somewhat convoluted journey until I discovered the mystics and the desert mothers and fathers whilst undertaking an MA in Theology and Spirituality. This discovery, around 25 years, gave me a great sense of homecoming and relief that this way of experiencing God was actually ‘a thing’. Since then I have dedicated both my academic studies and my practical ministry to enabling those who have a similar inclination to discover the path of contemplation.

It is in this light that I would like to share news of a new venture at Prinknash Abbey starting on October 21st at 10.30 in the conference room . This will be a monthly gathering which will focus on practical mysticism. Each session will be in three parts. Part one will explore the writings of the mystics, part two will explore contemplative practice and part three will comprise a time of silence. If you are interested in coming along, do get in touch and if there is a particular reading from the mystics that you would like us to explore then let me know.

This is intended to be an interactive session; and so if this is your thing then your input is most welcome.

The venture is an ecumenical project so a good opportunity for us to discus contemplative practice from a variety of different angles.

Jayne